Agriculture Specialist I, II, III - Crops - Manufacturing

I.

JOB SUMMARY Performs highly complex agricultural work.

Work involves overseeing crops and planning agricultural activities to meet production goals and objectives.

Works under limited supervision with considerable latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment.

II.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS A.

Coordinates and organizes agricultural activities; oversees and provides guidance and training in planting, cultivating, and harvesting row or garden crops; and oversees farm program operations.

B.

Provides guidance on field preparation, irrigation, and fertilizer and insecticide application; and oversees and provides guidance and training in producing, processing, and distributing agricultural commodities.

C.

Oversees the operation of agricultural machinery; and performs construction, repair, and maintenance of agricultural facilities.

D.

Trains and assists in developing a training program; maintains inventory of materials and supplies; and maintains records and prepares related correspondence and reports.

E.

Maintains security of tools, machinery, and equipment; responds to emergency situations; searches for escaped inmates; transports assigned inmates; and performs various correctional and custodial functions.

* Performs a variety of marginal duties not listed, to be determined and assigned as needed.

Position filled at Ag Spec I, II, or III Pay Level Agriculture Specialist I Salary: $3,537.92/month A14 ERS Retiree Salary: $3,463.82/month For full job description and minimum qualifications, please visit: Agriculture Specialist II Salary: $3,716.86/month A15 ERS Retiree Salary: $3,638.40/month For full job description and minimum qualifications, please visit: Agriculture Specialist III Salary: $3,906.52/month A16 ERS Retiree Salary: $3,823.44/month For full job description and minimum qualifications, please visit: This is a Career Ladder position.

When filling the available positions, consideration will be given to the selected applicant's education and experience.

The Agribusiness, Land and Minerals Division has only one Agriculture Specialist position available.

Applicants need only submit one application for employment.